Bigger Ruffles for 18th Century Shirt #3: Sewing Journal
Crushed when shirt #2 and shirt #2 didn’t pack that 18th century flourish of grand ruffles, he requested bigger ruffles this time to look more period accurate.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: 1700s Sewing & Costuming
Rococo Trimmed Silk Workbag finis: Sewing Journal
I completed a project form one of my historic sewing classes offered by the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center…a silk workbag for knotting.
My handsewn 18th Century Lavender Stays from B&T Workshop
Drafted for my body at the B&T workshop with tailor guidance, these are completely hand sewn. Only the inside layer is left to complete.
18th Century Short Cloak in Black Wool: Sewing Journal
Now that I’m quite chilly on Virginia spring and autumn mornings, I removed the damaged taffeta and finished sewing it to wear it as a black wool short cloak.
Blue on White 18th Century Short Gown: Sewing Journal
I’ve recently completed an 18th century short gown for myself prompted by necessity on the advent of my attending a Burnley and Trowbridge workshop.
Black Cockade for a 1775 Tricorn Hat: Sewing Journal
While preparing for our American Revolution Becoming History Presentation, my son requested a new cockade, representing the years before the French Alliance.
Peacock Blue Petticoat for my Chintz Gown: Sewing Journal
Quickly whipping one up for our recent American Revolution Becoming History Presentation, I also tried out a sampling of bum rolls to kick out the skirts.
18th Century Hunting Frock for my Son: Sewing Journal
Researching What Clothes Reveal and the hunting frocks in the historic area, I figured out how to sew one for my son without a pattern or directions.
18th century letters regarding my son’s breeches #4
In essence, the fictional letters hold much truth between my son and I because I sewed new breeches to replace his threadbare breeches.
18th Century Cap with Sage Green Trim: Sewing Journal
The sage green ribbon will work nicely with my gown sewn with Colonial Williamsburg floral-vined reproduction fabric, and the yellow and white striped gown.
